JUVENILE JUSTICE CONTINUUM COORDINATOR

Juvenile Justice Continuum Coordinator

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Juvenile Justice Continuum Coordinator

Salary

$24.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Grant-funded

Job Number

L038 03-24 DM

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

03 / 07 / 2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
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Nature of Work

Under general direction, the Juvenile Justice Continuum Coordinator manages, organizes, and coordinates programmatic, administrative and fiscal oversight of Doa Ana County Juvenile Justice Continuum programs and services to assist in decreasing instances of juvenile delinquency while increasing emphasis on prevention and early intervention in juvenile justice services.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Physical Factors

Light physical demands. Frequent use of a personal computer.

Work Situation Factors

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues.

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Part-time, grant funded, non-exempt.

This position is not graded.

Duties and Responsibilities

Organizes, coordinates, and provides staff support for the Dona Ana County Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (DACJJAB); may provide oversight and training to other support staff to ensure established processes and procedures are followed;

prioritize and develop schedules to ensure appropriate levels of service and support; review work to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance to regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Assists in the administration of program budgets, process invoices and payments, and other accounting functions to maintain appropriate records and documentation.
• Prepares and presents various special and recurring reports and enters and updates data in various mediums, formats, and filing systems to provide timely and accurate information.

Prepares agency Final Report which contains but is not restricted to a yearly plan for sustainability of programs / services, accomplishments / milestones achieved, obstacles encountered, continuing development and improvement of the programs Comprehensive Strategic Plan

• Organizes and coordinates regular and special meetings; accurately prepares a variety of correspondence, memorandums, agreements, meeting minutes, reports, technical specifications, and other documents according to established standards and requirements.
• Attends and participates in a variety of committees, subcommittees, agency, and professional meetings, trainings and activities.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with outside agencies and organizations through community presentations, events and meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Family Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field PLUS five (5) years of community service, development, and volunteer management experience.

A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses / Certification(s)

Valid drivers license may be required or preferred. If applicable, the position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of : principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided;
• current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques;
• occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment;
• current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;

business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

• Ability to : perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines;
• ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions;
• collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data;
• communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction;
• prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain networks and partnerships with community and community agencies;
• establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles;
• navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats;

take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

• Skills in : reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions;
• effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence;
• researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats;
• operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner;

demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.

As per provisions specified in the individual contract or grant. To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,Click here (http : / / www.

las-cruces.org / 207 / Employee-Benefits)

Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process).

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Family Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field?

If you fail to include this information under the education section of the job application, you may be disqualified from the process.)

Do you have at least five (5) years of community service, development, and volunteer management experience? (If you fail to include this information under the Work Experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)

Do you have a valid driver's license?

If you answered yes to the previous question above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions or endorsements, and the state that issued the license. If none, type N / A.

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Agency

City of Las Cruces

Address

P.O. Box 20000Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004

Phone

575-528-3100575-528-3100

Website

http : / / www.lascruces.gov

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